The development of aerobic granules from conventional activated sludge under anaerobic-aerobic cycles and their adaptation for treatment of dyeing wastewater
Aerobic granules formed from conventional activated sludge in synthetic media. Protein content of tightly bound EPS had greatest influence on granule properties. 73% color and 68% COD removal of dyeing wastewater achieved with adapted granules. Dye removal occurred during aerobic phase when %GR of aerobic granules was above 50%. Exposure of granules to dyeing wastewater enhanced EPS production but reduced %GR.